Jasiri
Meaningbrave · Swahili
Jasiri is an African boy name meaning “brave”, with Swahili roots. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jasiri would score 13 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJasiri is having its moment right now. Most Jasiris are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jasiri would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 169,492 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJasiri first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Boy or girlJasiri truly works for either: 53% of the 19 babies named Jasiri in 2025 were boys, the rest girls.
US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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About the name Jasiri
Jasiri is a boy name of African origin meaning “brave”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Jasiri
What does the name Jasiri mean?
Jasiri means “brave” and comes from Swahili. Names built around “brave” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Wyatt (“brave in war”), Everett (“brave as a boar”), Leonardo (“brave as a lion”) and Richard (“brave ruler”).
What is the origin of the name Jasiri?
Jasiri is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Swahili. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Jasiri a boy or girl name?
Jasiri is a boy name, though a few girls are given it too each year. In 2025, 10 US boys were named Jasiri.
How popular is the name Jasiri?
Jasiri ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #5,255. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,875 places.
What names are similar to Jasiri?
If you like Jasiri, you might also like Wyatt, Everett, Leonardo and Richard.
What should I know before naming my baby Jasiri?
Jasiri is an African boy name meaning “brave”, with Swahili roots. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.